Fernandina Nesoryzomys vs Maui's paddle

Nesoryzomys fernandinae compared with Elaphoglossum crassicaule

Key Differences

• Fernandina Nesoryzomys is Vulnerable while Maui's paddle is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fernandina Nesoryzomys	Maui's paddle
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Plantae (Plants)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Tracheophyta
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Polypodiopsida (Polypodiopsida)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Polypodiales (Polypodiales)
Family	Cricetidae	Dryopteridaceae
Genus	Nesoryzomys	Elaphoglossum
Species	Nesoryzomys fernandinae	Elaphoglossum crassicaule

Conservation Status

Fernandina Nesoryzomys

VU — Vulnerable

Maui's paddle

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fernandina Nesoryzomys	Maui's paddle
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Fernandina Nesoryzomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Maui's paddle

Habitat

Typically found in moist, shaded forest floors and tropical canopies.